We are excited to announce that our Call for Papers for the BAM2026 Conference is now open!
As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we’re marking this milestone with an expanded line-up of events and initiatives that honour both our rich history and propel the future of management scholarship forward.
Our Annual Conference will be the pinnacle of these celebrations, showcasing the importance of business and management research and the remarkable commitment of our growing academic community.
The BAM2026 conference theme is:
Thriving Together:
Impact, Innovation, and Inclusion in Business and Management
Our conference theme "Thriving Together: Impact, Innovation, and Inclusion in Business and Management" encapsulates BAM's core values and strategic priorities for 2024-2028. The theme is also aligned with Royal Holloway, University of London research priorities. It emphasises the importance of fostering a collaborative and supportive environment within the business and management community, where individuals and institutions can work together to make a positive impact on society, drive innovation, and promote inclusivity. The theme also recognises that in order to thrive, we must prioritise the wellbeing and success of all members of our community, regardless of their background or identity.
The call for papers, which includes proposals for Professional Developmental Workshops (PDWs), will form the main element of the BAM2026 Conference, which will be taking place on Monday 7th September (virtual day) with the in-person days of the Conference from Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th September 2026.
The Paper submission site closes on Friday 27th February 2026 (23:59 GMT).
The PDW submission site will remain open until Friday 24th April 2026.
Please see below Track Summaries, Paper Submission Guidelines and FAQs.
2. BAM2026 Paper Submission Guidelines (PDF downloadable)
3. BAM2026 FAQs (PDF downloadable)
Key Information before Making a Submission
- Before making a submission, please ensure that you have read all of the paper submission requirements.
- You can only submit a paper to one track.
- Please be aware that you can only submit a maximum of 3 papers to the BAM2026 Conference.
Please note, will need an account with our submission site, XCD.
If you do not have an account, you will need to create one to submit your Paper or PDW.
Key dates for submission:
🔷 7th January 2026: Paper/PDW Submission Opens
🔷 27th February 2026: Paper Submission Closes - deadline is 23:59 GMT
🔷 24th April 2026: PDW Submission Closes
🔷 21st - 30th April 2026: Authors Notified of Paper Acceptance Status
🔷 12th June 2026: Deadline for at least ONE author of a paper to Register
🔷 3rd July 2026: Final Paper Upload
Head to our Call for Papers Page to find out more and Submit your Papers
